Therapists in Jerome, ID

I have a deep passion for helping those who are suffering from substance use disorders as well as other addictive disorders. Through both a directive and nondirective therapeutic approach, I can help you realize how to identify generational trauma, current trauma, lack of connections, and maladaptive family systems, that so often lead to turning to substances or behaviors to aid in the alleviation of the symptoms of those traumas and attachment injuries. With a loving and secure connection, I can help you identify your goals, realize the steps needed to achieve those goals, and maintain long-term recovery in your life.

As a psychotherapist I enjoy helping people who have not found the assistance they need from other professionals. I focus on understanding the real causes of suffering, not just symptoms or a diagnosis. I value the complexity of the mind and work carefully with my patients to tailor each treatment approach to their specific and unique needs. I do not simply assume what you need, instead we collaborate together. Psychotherapy can be profoundly meaningful and I have experience helping people from a wide variety of backgrounds. I also use Neurofeedback therapy and qEEG (brain mapping) assessments to inform my clinical practice.

Welcome to the journey of your life! Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but we do not have to let them keep us from healing and recovery. If you are ready to meet the issues in your life with curiosity and a willingness to break cycles, there is great hope for you. I believe all people have the inherent ability to recover from crisis, trauma and behavioral health issues. If you are lost about your purpose and meaning of life, we can find a way for you to design a life worth living by removing barriers and resolving challenges in life for you to become the best version of yourself.

As a trauma therapist, I help people recover from effects of trauma, chronic stress and addiction. I work with people who’ve been hit hard by life. People who are struggling with emotional scars due to trauma, an accident, natural disaster, physical injury, abuse, war or any kind or difficult life circumstances. I utilize two powerful and proven treatment techniques to treat symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety and other conditions. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy do this quickly and with much less effort than expected.

I am not taking new clients until February 2024. I am working on an EMDR certification. My speciality is working with couples, families and children. I am bi-cultural and bilingual. I fluently speak Spanish and provide services in either English or Spanish. (09/29/23)

I am passionate about working with individuals to reach their fullest recovery potential. I have experience working with adults, families, individuals and groups. In recent years I have worked with specialty populations including individuals struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, families impacted by substance abuse, and individuals in big life transitions.

I'm not currently not accepting new clients- please check back soon! I’m Katelyn (white, she/her), a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of experience providing therapy for people who experienced trauma, interpersonal violence, and other types of violence, people who use substances to cope, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting, healthy relationships, and family issues. I can help you create goals, or brainstorm steps to meet your goals. I dream of a world with equity, interconnectedness, respect and solidarity. I work in community with others to provide liberation, access and healing for all beings.

I specialize in working with adult male and female clients struggling with issues that are negatively impacting their daily life. Counseling is an opportunity for individuals to work through challenges that have become obstacles to personal growth and healthy relationships.

Accepting New Clients. Looking for positive change and balance in your life. Do your feel you or your child are struggling. Is anxiety, depression, or general life issues interfering with your outlook on life. Do you want to increase confidence and feel better or desire your child to have a safe environment to express their feelings and gain healthy coping skills. Have you experienced a difficult relationship and question or blame yourself.? Do you experience self-esteem issues or fear entering a new relationship due previous difficulties in a past relationship. Are you ready to heal and return to your previous self.

Starting any type of healing can be scary and intimidating at times. Coming to counseling means you have made a courageous choice to heal. The techniques and treatment approach I use is tailored around each individual’s needs to help build and access inner strength, resilience, and peace that already lies deep within. I do my best of looking at you through a holistic lens where we connect the mind, body, and spirit, to create an astrosphere where you can heal. I collaborate with you to take those first steps in rediscovering your best self. Just surviving is not living. I utilize EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches.

I believe my role as a therapist is to walk alongside you in exploring your healing, your growth and your potential. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is a real relationship between equals and that my role in your journey is to offer a new, objective perspective, tools and steps for change and healing in a way that best fits your needs at the time. I have confidence that we are all doing the best that we can with the resources, tools and supports that we have at any given time AND we all want to improve, there are always ways to learn and grow.

Sometimes life gets overwhelming, hopes get waylaid by life challenges, relationships turn out not as dreamed. Sometimes the transitions in life--child to adult, single to married, married to single, working to retired--created emotional/mental barriers in our lives. Or even the challenge to figure out what your dreams are can be challenging. Therapy/coaching/ workshops/classes contain tools and information that will facilitate personal growth, healing from past trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.

I am committed to supporting people of any need or background. Tailored therapeutic modalities are used to help individuals find their resiliency, strength, and balance. I believe my role is to encourage, validate, and provide unconditional positive regard through a Person-Centered, Strengths-based perspective.

Are you tired of feeling tired? Does life have you going in a thousand directions? Things are overwhelming and you don't know what to do anymore. Perhaps your children are going through their own issues and you don't know how to help them or they won't talk to you. I can help!

Navigating life and the changes that come with it can be difficult. Whether you have been dealing with symptoms for a while or you have recently been struggling, there is hope. It is my belief that all people have the strengths and capacities necessary to succeed and thrive in life. Sometimes, we just need encouragement and support learning to harness these skills. Additionally, when life circumstances are particularly difficult or traumatic we may need assistance understanding and processing beliefs or events before we can access our strengths.

Aleshia specializes in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, PTSD, fear, panic and/or other types of distress. Aleshia feels privileged to accompany people on their journey toward growth and healing. She is passionate about working with those suffering from PTSD, various forms of trauma, and other disturbing events. Aleshia obtained a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis certificate in Grief and Trauma. She works with diverse populations and employs a collaborative, caring, and nonjudgmental approach that inherently precipitates a strong therapeutic relationship with clients.